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    CPRA

    Agency charging $2k for redacting electronic records

    […] me more than $2,000 to produce what is essentially a list of names. Much of the cost involves redaction. Initially, the cost was presented to me as "programming costs," which are allowed for electronic records, but their cost breakdown covers mostly staff time for a massive redaction effort.  Are they abiding by the Public Records Act?

    April 13, 2012

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    CPRA

    Agency’s proposed fees for producing electronic records–$2,000!

    […] what is essentially a list of names. Much of the cost involves redaction. Initially, the cost was presented to me as "programming costs," which are allowed for electronic records, but their cost breakdown covers mostly staff time for a massive redaction effort. Could I  get advice on whether they are abiding by the Public Records […]

    March 28, 2012

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    CPRA

    Can the School District Refuse to Disclose Legal Fees Because of Attorney-Client Privilege?

    […] a written response.  Written CPRA requests are fairly straightforward, but typically ask for categories of records that include, but are not limited to, correspondence, emails, notes, memorandums, electronic records, etc.  After the request is received, the agency will have 10 days to respond to the request, though it may claim an additional 14 days under […]

    August 7, 2020

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    CPRA

    No oversight when councilmembers compile emails in response to record requests

    Is it a violation of the Public Records Act for public officials to compile potentially incriminating electronic documents on their own, in response to PRA requests, with no actual oversight? I just learned that when a Public Records Act request is submitted to the City Manager of my hometown, for potentially incriminating electronic documents […]

    November 8, 2013

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    Court Records CPRA

    How Do I Submit CPRA Requests to a CA County Court?

    Does a court, judge and/or legal research attorney need to comply with a CPRA request? How can citizens format a CPRA request to view or obtain access to ALL records: electronic files, emails and texts from all devices? Should separate requests be filed for state & county agency?  Is there a clean format to avoid delays?

    June 15, 2018

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    CPRA

    How can I Access Information On a Parolee in California

    […] parolee’s information: · · · Please make copies of the requested records available within the time period set forth by Government Code § 6253(c) . Of course, electronic delivery of the records is acceptable, and any records may be emailed to me at. If I can provide any clarification that will help expedite the […]

    January 20, 2021

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    CPRA

    Accessing Aggregated Medical Information for COVID-19 Deceased

    […] has the type of data you are seeking, and it can reasonably segregate personally identifiable information, it should do so. Additionally, where information is stored in an electronic format, the agency can be requested to compile and/or extract certain data. Cal. Gov. Code § 6253.9(a). This could include aggregate numbers like the data you […]

    October 30, 2020

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    CPRA

    Costs soar for City Council meeting DVDs

    I know that cities cannot charge for staff time when it comes to making photocopies in public records requests. Does this extend to DVDs as well? It appears we are being charged staff time, so DVDs now cost $18each. Previously I was able to get them free by bringing in a blank DVD disc, […]

    September 5, 2011